Some parents-to-be are fascinated by, or worried about labour and birth and are wanting to spend a lot of time talking about it. They come to our 12-hour, six-week Childbirth Preparation classes and are happy to spend most of the time on labour and birth, and practicing comfort measures and coping skills, and find that it’s great that we also spend two entire hours talking about babies and breastfeeding.

Other parents, who are more worried about how they are going to cope with the baby once it is out, feel they would like to spend more time talking about babies and breastfeeding.

It’s for this second group of parents that we have designed the Parenting the Newborn series. It’s a three-week, six-hour series in which a postpartum doula and breastfeeding educator takes you though two hours on baby care and two hours on breastfeeding, and then a First Aid Instructor comes and teaches two hours of Infant First Aid and CPR.

Many of our parents take both sets of classes. And we encourage this by giving parents a $15 discount if they sign up for both classes at the same time. (We also acknowledge that there will be a little overlap between the classes.) Some parents take only one, or only the other.

I would say, that if you take only one, the Childbirth Preparation Class is the one to take. Experiencing childbirth in a healthy and satisfying way takes knowledge and preparation. Labour and Birth happen all at once, in a big storm. There is little time to consider, or problem solve during labour. The learning and considering and deciding needs to happen before labour starts – even though you may change your mind during labour itself – in fact you probably will.

You can learn baby care and breastfeeding over several week and months. Babies are very patient with fumbly parents, and every parent figures out their own way through the challenges of of the first weeks. In fact, the hormones you make (yes, parents of all genders make hormones when they are around babies) will help you be more attentive and respond more sensitively to your baby.

At Mothering Touch, we believe in people’s basic ability to give birth and care for their babies. We want parents to feel well-prepared and well-supported, to feel satisfied with their birth experience and to be able to enjoy the first weeks with their baby. That is the goal of all our classes and groups.

I’ve been teaching Childbirth preparation Classes since 1992 and my feeling is that it is best to take classes in the third trimester of pregnancy. That means AFTER 28 weeks.

Before 28 weeks, women tend to be focused on other tasks of pregnancy (See The Second Trimester for more info about this). Women tend to become MUCH more interested in the process of labour and birth once their bellies get bigger and they get closer to their due date. Also, you want to have the information fresh in your mind when you go into labour. It doesn’t make much sense to learn it months before you need it.

You also want to choose a class that will end by the time you get to 38 or 39 weeks. This is not really because you are likely to have the baby early, first-time moms are more likely to have their babies late than early. But by 38 or 39 weeks, women tend to be quite uncomfortable and tired and coming to class in the evening or for a whole day on the weekend is not so much fun.

When you choose to do your class depends also on which format you take. If you are doing a two-Saturday class, the best time might be in your 35th and 36th weeks. If you are going to take a 4-week series of Sunday afternoons, you probably want to start by week 33 or 34. And if you are going to take a 6-week series of weekday evenings, you should probably start in week 31 or 32.

Is it okay to take the classes starting as early as 28 weeks or ending as late as 39 weeks?? Well, of course if scheduling is difficult, it’s better to do them early or late than never at all. But remember that the other mothers in your class will all be due around the same time and if you are due much before or much after them, you miss out on the mutual support and the companionship through those last weeks of pregnancy and first weeks of being new parents together. We had one mom who started her classes when she was only 26 weeks phone and ask us to move her into a later series because she felt “not really pregnant” when she compared herself to the others in her class.

Please feel free to call us and have a chat if you are finding it difficult to choose the rights dates. We are here to help!

As the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and often the most important members of that village are those of the previous generation. Grandparents are important for so many reasons.

Grandparents have such a special role in the life of a baby. They are often the first people parents rely on after baby’s birth. Grandpa may hold baby while mom has a shower or manages a quick bite to eat. Grandma may be there to help with baby’s first bath, or to help get ready for the first outing. This role helps establish a bond between baby and Grandparent. Grandparents are the first adults other than moms and dads that demonstrate to baby that they can trust other adults to provide comfort and basic necessities such as feeding and diapering. This is an important lesson in baby’s life.

Grandparents fill many roles in the life of the new baby. They are caregivers, giving parents a break when they need it most. They are the tradition keepers, passing on family customs and history. They are playmates, often having more time to play now in this new role and in this different time of life.

This is an entirely new phase in the life of parenting. Grandparents are now watching their children parent. It is sometimes a tricky transition. It is a role shift. This also means that it is a time of reinvention. Grandparents get to decide what this new role will look like. They can choose their new name, Grandma, Grandpa, Opa, Nona, Nanna, Papa… And they can choose their role. Taking baby to a music class once a week, or keeping a baby book of important events, or keeping the family close by having extended family gatherings or reunions. And of course, there are those grandparents that, for many reasons, end up taking on a much bigger role than expected, sometimes becoming primary caregivers. For these Grandparents as well, they must define their role.

At Mothering Touch we value Grandparents. We know how important Grandparents are to their children and grandchildren and that it takes more than the nuclear family to raise children. For this reason we are making every Monday Grandparent Day! Show off your grandchild by bringing in a photo (or ultrasound image) of him or her or them and we will give you 15% off your purchase.

Well, of course, many people come because they want to be professional doulas. They want to accompany and support new families through pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-partum period. They want to make this a new career. These new doulas want lots of information about the business and practical side of being a doula, how to keep track of expenses, what to charge, where to advertise and how to find clients.

But that’s only about a third of the people who come to the workshop.

Another third is made up of professionals or pre-professionals. Some are nurses or nursing students who want to learn a more holistic, client-centred model of care. Some are aspiring midwives who want some experience with births and being on-call before they apply to midwifery school. Some are massage therapists or chiropractors or acupuncturists. They are wanting to add doula skills to their resume. Some will go on to work as professional doulas for a while. Some will provide doula services to occasional clients from their massage or acupuncture practice.

The last third is made up of people who just want to talk about birth. Some of these are older women who have finished having babies, and remember those experiences fondly. Some are people who had not so great, even horrible birthing and post-partum experiences. Some of these people also want to be able to support a sister or daughter or friend who is about to have a baby. They don’t want to be professional doulas, but they want to learn about it, and maybe even try it out.

In this last third, are also some young people in their late teens or early twenties who can’t stop thinking about getting pregnant and having babies, but who feel they don’t want to or can’t or shouldn’t do that right now. My daughter Hannah, who took the workshop with me when she was 19 or so, said it was a lot like “Sex Ed – the Sequel.” She felt all young people should learn about birth long before they are ready to have babies of their own. I think she might be right!

Of course, people being what they are, these three categories overlap. Almost everyone has more than one reason for being at the workshop. And that makes it a rich and satisfying weekend. So many experiences, so many ideas and perspectives. And everyone is so generous about sharing their thoughts and their feelings. I always feel filled-up and satisfied when I finish teaching the workshop.

Thirty-Six to Forty weeks Pregnant

This is the last full month of your pregnancy. You may be winding up at work, finishing up projects at home. The baby is coming soon!

Although the baby is getting bigger and is almost ready to be born, it is not full term until 40 weeks. Although it is safe for a baby to be born at 37 week, most first babies are born after 40 weeks. And 40-week babies are bigger and stronger and often breastfeed better. Don’t start expecting the baby too early – it makes for a long wait!

How you might feel between thirty-six and forty weeks of pregnancy:

Your growing baby is using up almost all your resources. You may be feeling very tired at the end of the day.

Back pain, caused by the increasing weight of the baby and softening joints, may slow you down too.

Baby’s movements are not just kicks anymore, but feel more like stretches and rolls. Baby’s hiccups – a little, slow, pulse-like feeling, deep inside you – can feel odd.

You may find it difficult to sleep through the night, waking frequently to pee or to roll over. Try to take the sleep interruptions lightly. Stay relaxed. Sleep will come again soon.

Heartburn becomes (or is still) a problem.

Braxton-Hicks contractions, also called pregnancy contractions, may start to become more intense. Remember your uterus contracts more if you are dehydated or over-active. Take it easy and have a glass of water if the tightenings start to bother you.

Feet and ankles may be swollen by the end of the day, or if the weather is warm.

Things you may do between thirty-six and forty weeks weeks of pregnancy:

Enjoy time alone with your partner! Go out for some meals, to the movies.

Buy nursing bras around 37-38 weeks. An experienced fitter can help you find a bra that will fit as your breasts get bigger when your milk “come in” around day 3 of your baby’s life.

Think about daycare? It sounds ridiculous, but if you are planning to go back to work outside the home after your maternity leave is over, you need to think ahead.

Think about the Fourth Trimester (first three months of baby’s life) … Who will be available for physical support right after the baby is born? Partner? Birth-helper? Family? Friends? Post-partum Doula? All of the above?

Between thirty-six and forty weeks of pregnancy, your care-provider will probably:

Be seeing you once a week at this stage.

Weigh you at each visit and discuss healthy weight gain.

Check your blood pressure.

Check your urine for protein and infection.

Palpate and measure your abdomen.

Listen to the baby’s heart beat using a hand held Doppler ultrasound device.

Your care provider is one of your best sources of information. Keep a list of questions to ask at your monthly appointments.

Things you can do for your health and your baby’s health:

Might be a good time for a pedicure! Very relaxing, and totally justified when you can’t reach your feet!

Aquafit classes really help with swollen feet and legs, and backache. Or just go for a gentle evening swim.

Be aware of your baby’s movements. Although babies slow down in the last few weeks, they still move a lot! Keep track of times when you expect your baby to move. Note your baby’s daily patterns.

Keep working on perineal massage to increase health of perineal tissues and give you practice relaxing as perineum stretches.

Learn about Postpartum Mood Disorders. What might it feel like? Where can you find help if you need it? 20-40% of women are diagnosed with some mood disorder (anxiety or depression) after giving birth. We’re pretty sure other women have the same feelings but never seek help. Support makes it all easier to deal with.

Ask friends to throw you a shower where they all bring casseroles for the freezer or tell a friend about MealTrain (I think this is really cool!) and get them to set up a meal rotation for you after the baby comes.

Yoga for Labour and Birth focuses on preparing, toning and stretching muscles and joints which will be supporting and working for you through labour. We will practice yoga postures for various stages of labour. We will practice relaxation and breathing techniques as well as visualization, affirmations, mantras and helping the mother learn self-healing methods to allow for mind/body/breath connection.

Yoga for Labour & Birth is suitable for mothers at any stage of pregnancy who are ready to think about and prepare for labour and birth.

Have you considered using a TENS machine in labour? Or maybe you’ve heard of it but do not know what it is?

The Elle TENS machine is a small handheld device that uses mild electrical impulses through the skin to stimulate nerve fibers. In labour, a woman can use a TENS machine to help reduce back pain while having full control over the machine and the impulses.

This workshop is intended for:Doulas, midwives, doctors working with childbearing women, nurses working with childbearing women, psychologists and other mental health professionals, perinatal social workers, anyone who works with trauma, sexual assault, and domestic violence shelters, any other professional servicing childbearing women. It is the prerequisite for the Advanced Counselling Skills Workshop which takes place on the next day.

A not-to-be missed opportunity to learn from renowned experts Penny Simkin PT and Phyllis Klaus MFT, LMSW, authors of the book When Survivors Give Birth. Join other maternity care, mental health and allied providers to focus on the issues of the least understood of pregnant clients. Advance your understanding of an all too common issue for childbearing women and families—a history of early sexual abuse and/or other trauma. Expand your care practices for women at risk of poor physical and psychosocial childbirth outcomes. Improve your response to women who express emotional concerns about childbearing.

Topics:

Definition of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and other child abuse

Common manifestations of any type of child abuse on the childbearing woman

Unique manifestations of sexual abuse specifically on the childbearing woman

Penny Simkin PT is a renowned author and speaker. Penny has devoted much of her forty year career to exploring the impact of early trauma on pregnant women in our maternity care system and developing strategies to avoid retraumatization during birth and facilitate the process of healing. The workshop provides information, insight, and practical advice for individualizing prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. Penny’s book, When Survivors Give Birth, co-authored with Phyllis Klaus CSW, MFT is the essential guide to the topic.

Phyllis Klaus, MFT, LMSW is a licensed psychotherapist, marriage, family, therapist, and social worker. Formerly at the Milton H. Erickson Institute in Santa Rosa, California, she currently practices in Berkeley, California, providing psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and counselling to individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. She has worked with the concerns, both medical and psycho-social, of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period for the past 30 years, and has been involved in research and the training of maternity caregivers.

DONATION OF PROCEEDS

We are delighted to announce that after administrative costs, all proceeds from this event will be donated to the Umbrella Society and designated for a special fund for the childbearing women that they serve.

Umbrella is a small and savvy peer outreach organization, serving people in the Greater Victoria area for whom substance use has become a problem.

Executive Director, Gordon Harper, and his team work tirelessly and with tremendous dedication to serve some of the most marginalized members of our community, providing help to about 750 individuals with mental health and addictions struggles every year. Most of their clients are between 19 to 29 years of age.

We are pleased to note that donated funds will not be used for any kind of staffing or administrative expenses. Rather, they will be held in a special account and spent according to parameters outlined by Umbrella’s steering committee, and used exclusively to service the childbearing women they serve.

The Umbrella Society is thrilled to have our support. As Gordon Harper so eloquently wrote in his thanks, “there are moments when even a small gift, a small act of kindness, can make all the difference in the world.”

"I really want to thank you for teaching us about having a birth plan and being open and ready for change. Our plan went from a natural water birth at home to finding out baby had flipped into a frank breach position at 38 weeks then going into labour on Christmas Eve and having to have an emergency C-section. I guess we got all of our cards flipped except the most important one, Healthy Baby!" Having that plan and knowing what was most important really helped us get though all of the surprise twists and turns."

You might have some early symptoms of pregnancy – sore breasts, moodiness, cramping, a little spotting (implantation spotting around day 21-22 of your cycle is normal and nothing to worry about) – or you may have none of these.

Your pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, which can be confusing since that was probably two weeks before your egg and sperm met! But your doctor or midwife will count from there, so you might as well too.

Tasks:

Read the tasks from Trimester 0 – many are still relevant now.

Telling people you’re pregnant – your partner? Your parents? Your friends? When do you tell them? How? It’s all up to you. There is no right way or right time to do it. Some women wait until the end of the First Trimester because of the small risk of miscarriage during this time.

See your chosen care provider. If you can interview a couple or care-providers and decide who you like best, that is ideal. But often, given the demand in Victoria for midwives and maternity care doctors, there is not much choice.

Upon your first visit your care-provider will probably ask about your medical history, examine you and get to know you a little; they may also order a few blood and/or urine tests. You may be offered prenatal screening for genetic abnormalities and given information about maintaining optimal health for you and your baby during your pregnancy.

Your care-provider will see you every 4-6 weeks until you get to 30 weeks. Ask about getting a Pregnancy Passport to keep track of appointments, tests and results.

Continue your normal physical activity routine – unless you have some special risk, there is no need to reduce your activity.

If you are not regularly physically active, find an activity you can pursue throughout pregnancy – walk, swim, dance or consider starting a Prenatal Yoga or Fitness Class – these are a great opportunity to meet other pregnant women.

Come to Pregnancy Happy Hour on Friday evenings at the Mothering Touch Centre – "You don’t have to be showing to show up!"

For some couples, this is like falling off a log. They talk about it while cuddling in bed one night, idly speculating about how it would feel to have a baby and the next thing they know, they’re pregnant! For others it is a long and difficult journey, fraught with disappointment and hope, waiting and hurrying, decisions and hesitations.

If you are planning a pregnancy sometime in the next year, consider the tasks below. Remember that no-one can do ALL these things. Choose the ones that make sense to you and that you think will make the most difference for you.

Half of pregnancies in Canada are not planned. So if you are already pregnant, don’t worry about the tasks you don’t have time to do. Consider yourself lucky, you got to skip a grade!

Pre-Pregnancy Tasks:

Talk, talk, talk with your partner about your plans as co-parents. This is a good time to work on your relationship and make it as strong and harmonious as possible.

Note that all the tasks below are just as important for the non-childbearing parent (the father or other-mother) to undertake. The health of a child is affected by the health of the whole family, not just the mother’s.

See your doctor or midwife for a pre-conception check-up…

Discuss any prescription medications you are taking and consider replacing them with ones that are safe for pregnancy, if that is possible.

Discuss any concerns you may have about genetic conditions in your family – consider genetic testing or counselling.

Talk about taking folic acid, vitamin D and calcium.

Have your iron levels checked.

Update your vaccinations – Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR) and Tetanus, if you’re due for a booster.

Is there anyone is your social circles who is carrying out doula training? Planning happens 9 months to 2 years before the birth of your child and in between planning and birth a friend or an acquaintence could complete their doula courses and become available to assist you. Keep your ears open for soon-to-be doulas.

See your dentist for a cleaning and a check-up. Make sure your teeth are healthy, it affects you own general health.

Well, of course, I have been blogging for years: writing short essays for my website on topics that I hoped would be useful to my clients and my colleagues. But now Mothering Touch has an actual Official Blog. This is a little intimidating. And yet, so much happens here every day of the week, I should never have trouble finding something to write about.

Right now, in the big activity room, Do Stier, a Doula Trainer for Vancouver, is running our annual DONA-International Post-Partum Doula Training. Fifteen enthusiastic and caring women are learning how to help mothers and families in the Post-partum period (the first six weeks after birth). Last week I ran a DONA-International Birth Doula Training and twelve new birth doulas have now joined our birthing community. One of my trainees, came from as far away as Edmonton!

A couple of moms with their babies, on a stroll downtown, have popped in to nurse on the comfy brown couches in our smaller back room. That back room – officially called the Resource Room (now "The Nest"!) – is one of my favourite things about this place. We planned it as a room for breastfeeding consultations and private prenatal classes. It houses our lending library which contains books and DVD’s on pregnancy, breastfeeding and early parenting. The room also gets used for meetings of local community organization, like the Doulas of Victoria or Breastfeeding Matters. And on most days, a few mothers and fathers and babies find their way there for a quiet time and a peaceful breastfeeding moment.

Tonight, when we’ve tidied up from the four-day doula training, there will be a prenatal yoga class in the Activity Room. Elke will lead the lovely round-bellied moms through invigorating and then relaxing poses. After that, I will teach the fourth class of six-week Childbirth Preparation Class for Doctors’ Patients. Having spent the last three weeks learning about childbirth and natural self-help and coping measures for labour, tonight we will examine pain medications and other medical interventions. I look forward to seeing this group of excited parents-to-be, whose questions and curiosity always make the evening lively.

I hope this this blog can become an extension of our store – a place where new and expectant parents can be sure of a friendly welcome and balanced information. We hope you’ll visit us often.

– Eva

The Mothering Touch Centre

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Loveletters

A welcoming “lily pad”

Charlie and I want to say how much we have appreciated your care, smiles, advice and awesomeness over the past...

Sarah

2016-03-03T16:03:28+00:00

Sarah

Charlie and I want to say how much we have appreciated your care, smiles, advice and awesomeness over the past year. Mothering Touch is the very best and most welcoming 'lily pad’ and it meant so much to have a safe and supportive place to come and hang out. I really miss not being able to pop in now that I’m back to work.

https://www.motheringtouch.ca/blog/testimonials/a-welcoming-lily-pad/

You are doing amazing things!

You are doing amazing things by providing support in the various ways you do at your place of business. Mothering...

April

2016-03-03T16:04:24+00:00

April

You are doing amazing things by providing support in the various ways you do at your place of business. Mothering touch is so much more than a baby store. It's been a haven during times of insecurity and isolation while embarking on the project of parenting little people. It's such a big job, being a parent, so thank you for all you do and the ongoing, continuous support you show to moms and dads.

It’s a happy place and serves the community

I love Mothering Touch because it has a great pregnancy happy hour which I really enjoy. I find the advice...

Mieko

2016-03-03T16:05:09+00:00

Mieko

I love Mothering Touch because it has a great pregnancy happy hour which I really enjoy. I find the advice and support I receive from the facilitator is excellent and almost like having another mother. The activities are all reasonably priced so everyone can afford them which I believe is ethical and they have a lending library and a lovely selection of stock which is beautiful in their store. It's a happy place and serves the community. Thank you so much and I tell all my friends about it.

Sibling Preparation Class

Thank you for offering the Sibling Preparation Class. We took our two boys and it made a big difference to...

Jen

2016-03-03T16:49:23+00:00

Jen

Thank you for offering the Sibling Preparation Class. We took our two boys and it made a big difference to their understanding of what to expect. After baby arrived my 5 year old said "we should go back to big brother class to show them we have our baby now.

Peace of Mind

Thank you for the amazing prenatal class and hospital tour. I was really pleased with the content and the manner...

Melissa

2016-03-03T16:50:09+00:00

Melissa

Thank you for the amazing prenatal class and hospital tour. I was really pleased with the content and the manner in which it was delivered. Shona is amazing. Sarah-Jane did a really nice job of our hospital tour on Monday night. Your staff are so knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate and caring. I feel confident that I have what I need to know to make decisions around the delivery of my baby. Thank you so much for this peace of mind.

https://www.motheringtouch.ca/blog/testimonials/peace-of-mind/

The Go-To Place

Mothering Touch is the go-to place for new and expectant parents. I have logged MANY MANY hours there; I enjoyed...

2016-03-03T16:50:47+00:00

Mothering Touch is the go-to place for new and expectant parents. I have logged MANY MANY hours there; I enjoyed their Pregnancy Happy Hour before my daughter was born, my husband and I had our prenatal classes with them and my daughter and I went to weeks and weeks (and months) of moms and babe groups...

https://www.motheringtouch.ca/blog/testimonials/the-go-to-place/

“the teamwork frame of mind”

Your class was a huge help for the preparation of the birth. John had the hip squeezes down so well!...

Caitlyn

2016-04-19T10:57:27+00:00

Caitlyn

Your class was a huge help for the preparation of the birth. John had the hip squeezes down so well! And has been such a huge support. The class really got us into the teamwork frame of mind.

https://www.motheringtouch.ca/blog/testimonials/teamwork-frame-mind/

…we now have our baby girl!

"After a long healthy labour and delivery we now have our baby girl! We used every bit of information you...

Vince and Justine

2016-04-21T16:34:40+00:00

Vince and Justine

"After a long healthy labour and delivery we now have our baby girl! We used every bit of information you gave us to make it through that labour. Thank you so much for teaching that class; it made me knowledgeable enough to really help Justine get through those contractions. Thank you."

https://www.motheringtouch.ca/blog/testimonials/now-baby-girl/

This has brought us together…

"Eva, I think we're making great progress! A. is going down for bed in under 10 min now... Her naps...

Lauren

2016-04-21T17:06:12+00:00

Lauren

"Eva, I think we're making great progress! A. is going down for bed in under 10 min now... Her naps have lengthened a lot too. She's even eating better! This has brought us together as parents and as a family! So far it's been a great experience with amazing results. We're excited to keep going and see where it gets us." ~

https://www.motheringtouch.ca/blog/testimonials/brought-us-together/

…you put a lot of our concerns at ease.

"We thoroughly enjoyed your classes. They were very informative and you put a lot of our concerns at ease ;) ...

Priscilla

2016-04-21T17:07:35+00:00

Priscilla

"We thoroughly enjoyed your classes. They were very informative and you put a lot of our concerns at ease ;) I will definitely keep referring my clients to your business and am happy to be able to tell them that I have experienced what you have to offer 1st hand."

Looked forward to the classes each week

"We wanted to say again how much we enjoyed our Wednesday night classes and really looked forward to them each...

Caley & Sean

2016-04-21T17:08:54+00:00

Caley & Sean

"We wanted to say again how much we enjoyed our Wednesday night classes and really looked forward to them each week. They (and you) were so informative, insightful and helpful. The relaxed setting made us feel like we could ask and talk about anything with you and the group."

…helped us get though all of the surprise twists and turns.

"I really want to thank you for teaching us about having a birth plan and being open and ready for...

Rachael

2016-04-21T17:10:14+00:00

Rachael

"I really want to thank you for teaching us about having a birth plan and being open and ready for change. Our plan went from a natural water birth at home to finding out baby had flipped into a frank breach position at 38 weeks then going into labour on Christmas Eve and having to have an emergency C-section. I guess we got all of our cards flipped except the most important one, Healthy Baby!" Having that plan and knowing what was most important really helped us get though all of the surprise twists and turns."

Thank you for your endless care for all things baby!

I was a student in your Grandparenting class at Mothering Touch a few weeks ago. Thank you for your humour,...

2017-10-10T14:30:31+00:00

I was a student in your Grandparenting class at Mothering Touch a few weeks ago. Thank you for your humour, thank you for your guidance, thank you for your endless care for all things baby! My daughter now has a beautiful baby, my first grandchild, and I’m so thankful for your support! ~Sandra